Wenger OnBoard Timpani Cart User manual

Assembly and Owner’s Manual
OnBoar ®Timpani Cart
Note: Please read and understand the OnBoard Timpani Cart Owner’s Manual before using the
Timpani Cart.
Note: Remove Timpani Cart assembly parts from the shipping container. Refer to the illustrations
on the following pages. f you need additional information about your Timpani Cart, write or
telephone Wenger Corporation at the number below.
CONTENTS
Performance Position
Towing Position
©Wenger Corporation 2014 Printed in USA 05/14 Part #210B394-01
Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448
Questions? Call.....USA: 1-800-4WENGER (493-6437) • Worldwide: 1-507-455-4100 • www.wengercorp.com
mportant User nformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ntended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Fastener List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
GENERAL
Copyright © 2014 by Wenger Corporation
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in
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Printed and bound in the United States of America.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation does not assume any responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this manual.
n no event will Wenger Corporation be liable for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor for
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or defect of this
manual.
The information in this document is not intended to cover all possible conditions and situations that might
occur. The end user must exercise caution and common sense when assembling or installing Wenger
Corporation products. f any questions or problems arise, call Wenger Corporation at 1-800-887-7145.
MANUFACTURER
The OnBoard®Timpani Cart is manufactured by:
Wenger Corporation
555 Park Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
1-800-4WENGER (493-6437) • 1-507-455-4100
www.wengercorp.com
INTENDED USE
•This product is intended for indoor and outdoor use in normal temperature and humidity conditions.
t should not be stored outdoors or exposed to prolonged outside weather conditions.
•This product is intended to be assembled only as described in these instructions.
WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for five full years from date
of shipment. A full warranty statement is available upon request.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Throughout this manual you will find cautions and warnings which are defined as follows.
• WARNING means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTION means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or damage to
property.
•Timpani Cart maximum total load capacity is 180 lbs (82 kg).
•The timpani cart is only intended to hold the timpani during performances or while moving to and
from performance areas at a reasonable speed. Speed not to exceed 5 mph (8 km).
•When the Timpani Cart is left unattended, it must be placed in a secure position so that it does not
move or roll into vehicles, structures or people.
•All four wheels must be in contact with the floor or ground at all times.
•Avoid ramps steeper than a one-foot (30-cm) rise or drop in a 12-foot (366-cm) horizontal distance.
•When the Timpani Cart is loaded, two people are required to move the cart (one pushing at the rear
and one guiding at the front).
•When transporting the Timpani cart in a vehicle it must be braced with tie-downs, chains or cargo
straps designed specifically for that purpose so cart will not move.
•Blankets or other padding material may be required to avoid damage to the cart and accessories
from vibration and impact during transport.
•When moving the cart, do not ride and do not allow others to ride on the cart.
•Use caution when loading or unloading Timpanis on the cart.
•When towing the Timpani Cart, avoid tight turns which may result in the tow vehicle making contact
with cart or tow bar. njury or damage may result.
•Never move or position the Timpani Cart sideways on an incline.
Make sure that anyone
assembling the OnBoard
Tim ani Cart has read and
understands these instructions.
!CAUTION
Failure to com ly with the
Warnings and Cautions in this
document can result in damage
to ro erty or serious injury.
!CAUTION
Always observe and com ly
with the Warnings and
Cautions osted on the
system equi ment.
!CAUTION
Do not trans ort eo le or
stand on the Tim ani Cart.
!CAUTION
When towing the Tim ani Cart
do not exceed 5 m h (8 km).
!CAUTION
When towing, avoid tight
turns which may result in the
tow vehicle making contact
with the cart or tow bar.
!CAUTION

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FASTENER LIST
Capscrew,
3/4"-10 x 6 1/2"
Lock Nut,
3/8"-16
Carriage Bolt,
3/8"-16 x 1"
Machine Screw
1/4"-20 x 1/2"
Lock Nut,
3/4"-10
Socket Screw
3/8"-16 x 1 1/2"
Machine Screw
1/4"-20 x 5/8"
Note: Extra hardware can be discarded.
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following tools are required for installation:
•Large Crescent Wrenches or 1-1/16" and 1-1/8" Wrenches
•Phillips Screwdriver
•9/16" Wrench or Socket with Ratchet
•7/32" Allen Wrench (provided)
17 19 20
18
Machine Screw
1/4"-20 x 2"
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PARTS LIST
Item # Description Item # Description
1 T MPAN CART DECK A 9 PLAYER TOP STAY ROD
2 T MPAN CART DECK B 10 NNER LEG TUBE
3 WHEEL BRACKET 11 PLAYER TOP AL GN BRACKET
4 WHEEL 12 PLAYER TOP ASSEMBLY
5 TOW BAR PLATE 13 TOW BAR
6 P VOT/LEG WELDMENT, CART B 14 H TCH P N
7 PLAYER TOP P VOT BRACKET 15 EYE BOLT, 1/4"-20 x 3"
8 SLEEVE BEAR NG, 3/4" .D. x 3/8" 16 P VOT/LEG WELDMENT, CART A
2
3
4
6
8
5
1
14
9
10
7
13
11
12
15
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ASSEMBLY
Failure to com ly with the safety recautions can result in serious injury.
Assembly requires two eo le.
1. Lift the Timpani Cart deck upright onto the
long edge.
Note: Steps 1 - 14 apply to both Timpani Cart
Decks A and B (#1 and #2).
t doesn’t matter which deck you start with.
2. On the top side of the deck, insert four socket
screws (#19) into the holes provided for the
wheel brackets.
3. Align the wheel bracket (#3) onto the socket
screws on the bottom side of the deck.
4. Secure the wheel bracket to the deck using
lock nuts (#21). (Detail A)
5. Complete steps 1-4 for the opposite wheel bracket.
6. Gently lay the deck down flat on the top side so the bottom of the deck is facing up.
7. With the valve stem to the outside, place the wheel (#4) in the wheel bracket aligning the center
holes. (Detail B)
8. Keeping the wheel snug against the outside edge of the wheel bracket, insert the capscrew (#17)
through the wheel bracket and center of the wheel. Do not push the capscrew completely through
the bracket.
9. nsert the sleeve bearing (#8) between the wheel
and the inside edge of the wheel bracket
aligning it with the center hole of wheel
and bolt hole on wheel bracket.
10. Continue to push the capscrew through
the sleeve bearing and other side
of the wheel bracket.
11. Secure the wheel in the wheel
bracket using lock nut (#18).
12. Repeat steps 7-11 for opposite wheel.
Detail A
Detail B
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19
3
2
8
17
18
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ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
13. Assemble the pivot/leg weldment A (#16) to the front of the Timpani Cart platform A (#1) using
carriage bolts (#20) and lock nuts (#21). For Timpani Cart platform B (#2), use pivot/leg weldment B
(#6). (Detail C)
14. Assemble the tow bar plate (#5) onto the back of the Timpani Cart platform using machine screws
(#23). (Detail D)
15. Repeat steps 1-14 on the remaining deck.
Continue the assembly of Timpani Cart Deck A (#1) leaving the cart
laying on the top side.
16. Slide the two player top pivot brackets
(#7) onto the player top stay rod (#9).
(Detail E)
Detail C
Detail D
9
7
5
23
23
20
16 21
Detail E
There are four pre-drilled
holes, with nut inserts, located
just in front of the wheel on
the bottom side of the Timpani
Cart Deck A.
17. Attach the player top pivot
brackets and player top
stay rod to the deck using
machine screws (#23).
(Detail F)
18. Tighten the bolts on both
decks A and B. Turn
them over onto the
wheels.
Detail F
9
23
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19. Attach the player top align bracket (#11) onto
the player top assembly (#12) using three
machine screws (#22). (Detail G)
20. At the front of the Timpani Cart, insert the inner leg tube (#10) into the pivot/leg weldment from the
(#16) bottom holding in the locking button until at the desired height. (Detail H)
21. Lock the leg in the down position.
22. Complete steps 20 - 21 on Timpani Cart Deck B (#2).
23 Attach the player top assembly (#12) to the Timpani Cart Deck A (#1) using
two 1/4-20 x 2” Machine Screws (#24) in both hinges. (Detail H)
23. Complete the assembly of Timpani Deck B (#2) by threading
the eye bolt (#15) into the pre-drilled hole located in front of
the wheel. (Detail I)
Note: Extra hardware can be discarded.
ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
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11
12 Detail G
Detail H
12
10
16
1
15
2
Detail I
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To tow the Timpani Cart; (Detail J)
1. Make sure the player top assembly (#12) is in the upright position and locked with the player top
stay rod (#9).
2. nsert the tow bar (#13) into the tow bar plate (#5).
3. Connect the Timpani Deck A (#1) and B (#2) together using the hitch pin (#14)
To Position the Timpani Cart in Performance Position
1. With the hitch pin still connecting the
Timpani Cart Decks, position the
decks so they are together on the
player platform side. (Detail K)
2. Engage the inner leg tubes (#10) in
the down position by pushing in the
detent pin until it snaps into place.
3. On the player platform assembly,
lower the leg assembly locking it into
place.
4. Lower the player top assembly down onto Timpani
Cart Deck B aligning the player top align bracket
(#11) and eye bolt (#15). (Detail L)
5. Turn the eye bolt to lock in place.
OPERATION
Detail J
13
2
9
5
10
Leg
Assembly
12
15
11
Detail K
Detail L
1
16
14
6
Locking
Tab
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
2
3
4
6
8
5
1
14
9
10
7
13
11
12
15
27
28
29
30
26
32
31
25
33
Note: Fasteners are liste on the Parts List page.
38
39
34 22
22
34
36
37
35
23
16
33 40 41 42
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (CONTINUED)
Item # Description Item # Description
1 T MPAN CART DECK A 26 TOW BAR END PLUG
2 T MPAN CART DECK B 27 NNER LEG TUBE PLUG
3 WHEEL BRACKET 28 LEVELER PAD
4 WHEEL 29 H NGE
5 TOW BAR PLATE 30 LEG P VOT BRACKET
6 P VOT/LEG WELDMENT, CART B 31 LEG WELDMENT
7 PLAYER TOP P VOT BRACKET 32 PLAYER TOP PLATFORM STAY BRACKET
8 SLEEVE BEAR NG, 3/4" .D. x 3/8" 33 T E DOWN SURFACE MOUNT
9 PLAYER TOP STAY ROD 34 NUT NSERT, 1/4-20
10 NNER LEG TUBE 35 SCREW, FLAT HEAD MACH NE, 1/4-20 x 1- 1/2"
11 PLAYER TOP AL GN BRACKET 36 SCREW, SM, #10 x 5/8"
12 PLAYER TOP PANEL 37 SCREW, DR LL, 8-18 x 1/2"
13 TOW BAR 38 SNAP BUTTON
14 H TCH P N 39 R VET NUT, 1/4-20
15 EYE BOLT, 1/4-20 x 3" 40 SCREW, ROUND HEAD MACH NE, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
16 P VOT/LEG WELDMENT, CART A 41 WASHER, FLAT, 5/16"
25 T MPAN CART BASE (BOTH A & B DECKS) 42 NUT, LOCK, 1/4-20
Note: Fasteners are liste on the Parts List page.

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•Clean the Timpani Cart with a mild detergent and warm water.
Avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaning products.
•mmediately replace any tire that does not turn freely.
•mmediately replace or repair any tire that develops a flat area.
•Recommended tire pressure is 30 psi (207 kpa). Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure
shown on the sidewall of the tire. nspect tire pressure periodically as tires may lose air pressure
when not used for long periods of time.
•During heavy usage, periodically check and tighten the fasteners.
•Lubricate grease zerks and bushings as required.
MAINTENANCE